"Defender 2021", provide aid to the health center of Shën Gjergj after joint training
- Published: Friday, 08 April 2022 14:33
Shën Gjergj Health Center is equipped with additional kits and medications, thanks to the project of the joint Albanian-American Civil-Military Cooperation team. This donation comes as an act of appreciation of the situation during the joint exercise "Defender 2021". At the donation ceremony, Deputy Defense Minister Dallëndyshe Bici expressed her gratitude to the American counterpart and the European Command, which funded this donation. "This is a first aid kit, but further looking at the needs of this community, I believe that in the future, even with the valuable assistance of the US Embassy, we will have additional support for your community."- she addressed to the locals and employees.
Croatian Defense Minister pays official visit to Albania, Peleshi: No hesitation in integration of Western Balkan
- Published: Tuesday, 05 April 2022 13:16
Defence Minister Niko Peleshi received in a special meeting the Defence Minister of the Republic of Croatia Mario Banožić. The visit takes place at a particular moment for both countries, which celebrated the 13th Anniversary of NATO Membership. The two ministers first held a "tête-à-tête" and then a meeting between the two delegations. At the center of the discussions were the excellent relations between the two countries, their contribution within the Alliance as well as the situation created worldwide by the Russian aggression in Ukraine.
Albania's 13th Anniversary in NATO, Peleshi: We will increase our contribution for peace and freedom in the world
- Published: Friday, 01 April 2022 13:07
Today is the 13th Anniversary of Albania's membership in NATO.
Defence Minister Niko Peleshi congratulated especially the Armed Forces for this special day.
Members of the Kosovo Security Commission visit Albania, Bici: Committed to strengthen cooperation
- Published: Monday, 21 March 2022 12:12
Deputy Defence Minister Dallëndyshe Bici and Chief of General Staff of the Armed Forces Major General Bajram Begaj received in a meeting at the Ministry of Defense the deputies of the Security Committee of Kosovo Parliament.
Extraordinary meeting of NATO Defense Ministers, Peleshi: Albania ready for humanitarian aid, attention to the Balkans
- Published: Wednesday, 16 March 2022 11:54
An extraordinary meeting of NATO Defense Ministers took place today at NATO Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, where the main focus was on the situation in Ukraine after the Russian invasion.
Defence Minister Niko Peleshi, in his speech, once again clarified the position of Albania in full support of the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Ukraine and strongly condemned the violation of international law by Russia.
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